ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 519478 Results

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1 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
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egotist
eloquent
accessible
dreadful

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The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
meticulous
contrite
embellish
precept

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The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
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intricate
avian
heed
humble

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The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
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composed
glorify
authoritarian
heinous

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The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

5 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
penurious
derivative
discern
pleasant

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The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."